Louise Levene

At last some genuine gala material: Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins reviewed

Plus: punters paid £240 a ticket for Darcey Bussell's charity gala expecting big names and greatest hits. They got precious little of either

Marianela Nunez and Alexander Campbell in Dances at a Gathering, a joyous stream of characterful, mix-and-match duets, trios and ensembles. Credit: Bill Cooper ROH
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  • British Ballet Charity Gala

    Royal Albert Hall, and available to watch via ballet.org.uk from 18 June to 18 July

  • Balanchine and Robbins

    Royal Opera House, until 13 June, and streaming until 11 July

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